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Board of Selectman

The Portland Board of Selectmen consisting of the First Selectman and six (6) other Selectmen are elected at the regular Town election for a term of two (2) years.  Their general powers and duties are governed by the Town Charter, Chapter IV.

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The Deputy First Selectman shall serve as Acting First Selectman in the event of the temporary absence or temporary disability of the First Selectman.

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Four (4) members of the Board of Selectmen shall constitute a quorum.

Name
Position
Party
Term
Michael A. Pelton
First Selectman
Republican
1/8/2025-2025
John H. Dillon
Selectman
Democratic
2023-2025
Michael S. Hernandez
Deputy First Selectman
Unaffiliated
2023-2025
Robert W. Hetrick Jr.
Selectman
Republican
2023-2025
Timothy E. Lavoy
Selectman
Republican
12/30/2024-2025
Edward J. Sharr Jr.
Selectman
Republican
1/8/2025-2025
James K. Tripp
Selectman
Democratic
2023-2025
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